New Torrey's Topical Textbook: Rev. R. A. Torrey
- Veins of, found in the earth Job 28:1
- Generally found in an impure state Pr. 25:4
- Comparative value of Isa. 60:17
- Described as
- Purified by fire Pr. 17:3; Zech. 13:9
- Purified, called
- Tarshish carried on extensive commerce in Jer. 10:9; Ezek. 27:12
- The patriarchs rich in Gen. 13:2, 24:35
- Used as money from the earliest times Gen. 23:15, 16, 37:28; 1 Ki. 16:24
- Very abundant in the reign of Solomon 1 Ki. 10:21, 22, 27; 2 Chr. 9:20, 21, 27
- The working in, a trade Acts 19:24
- Made into
- Cups Gen. 44:2
- Dishes Num. 7:13, 84, 85
- Bowls Num. 7:13, 84
- Thin plates Jer. 10:9
- Chains Isa. 40:19
- Wires (alluded to) Eccl. 12:6
- Sockets for the boards of the tabernacle Ex. 26:19, 25, 32, 36:24, 26, 30, 36
- Ornaments and hooks for the pillars of the tabernacle Ex. 27:17, 38:19
- Candlesticks 1 Chr. 28:15
- Tables 1 Chr. 28:16
- Beds or couches Esther 1:6
- Vessels 2 Sam. 8:10; Ezra 6:5
- Idols Ps. 115:4; Isa. 2:20, 30:22
- Ornaments for the person Ex. 3:22
- Given by the Israelites for making the tabernacle Ex. 25:3, 35:24
- Given by David and his subjects for making the temple 1 Chr. 28:14, 29:2, 6-9
- Taken in war often consecrated to God Josh. 6:19; 2 Sam. 8:11; 1 Ki. 15:15
- Taken in war purified by fire Num. 31:22, 23
- Often given as presents 1 Ki. 10:25; 2 Ki. 5:5, 23
- Tribute often paid in 2 Chr. 17:11; Neh. 5:15
- Illustrative
- Wisdom to be esteemed more than Job 28:15; Pr. 3:14, 8:10, 19, 16:16